Indian Evidence Act
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What does the term 'fact' encompass according to the Indian Evidence Act?

  • Tangible realities, states of affairs, or relationships that can be observed and sensed (correct)
  • Unverified information that is potentially relevant
  • Any information presented to the court through proper legal procedures
  • Any mental state or condition of consciousness

    • What is the primary requirement for the admissibility of information in matters requiring proof?

  • Information presented through proper legal procedures
  • Relevance to the legal context
  • The presence of legal principles or policies
  • Unverified information should not be accepted (correct)

    • What serves as a mechanism for discerning pertinent facts in a given case?

  • Relevancy of Facts (correct)
  • Legal Principles and Policies
  • Admissibility of Information
  • Evidentiary Framework

    • What is the purpose of the framework of evidentiary law?

    <p>To substantiate facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a fact according to the text?

    <p>Each incident inherently constitutes a fact and is composed of various individual details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is competent to testify according to the Indian Evidence Act?

    <p>All persons, unless prevented by specific reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances is a lunatic considered incompetent to testify?

    <p>When prevented by their lunacy from understanding and answering questions rationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what manner can a witness who is unable to speak give evidence?

    <p>By writing or using signs in open Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Court do if a witness is unable to communicate verbally?

    <p>Take the assistance of an interpreter or special educator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances is a witness considered incompetent to testify?

    <p>When prevented from understanding questions or giving rational answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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